PEMBlog

JUNE 14, 2023

Boarding of Mentally Ill Patients in Emergency Departments: American Psychiatric Association Resource Document. Children’s Mental Health Emergency Department Visits: 2007-2016. Parent/Professional Advocacy League: Best Practices: Pediatric Emergency Department Psychiatric Boarding Kraft CM, Morea P, Teresi B, et al.

Psychiatric 98

Psychiatric Emergency Department Pediatrics Best Practices 98

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

13 Interventions may include: Ascertaining a patient’s preferred language early in the clinical encounter (during registration, for instance), and clearly documenting this preference in a place that is visible to all providers. Utilizing certified interpreters and documenting their use. Educating patients on their rights.

Documentation/Coding 82

Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices 82

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

1 The practice guidelines were written by a multi-disciplinary group of experts and went through an extensive peer review process. This document is an update of guidelines first published in 2000, and then updated in 2007. The GCS must be obtained through interaction with the patient (i.e., 2019;154(7):e191152.

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

EMDocs

JUNE 16, 2023

ED Best Practices Optimizing the Environment Separate area from main ED is possible that has less distractions, loud noises. Boarding of Mentally Ill Patients in Emergency Departments: American Psychiatric Association Resource Document. Children’s Mental Health Emergency Department Visits: 2007-2016. Why are we boarding?

Psychiatric 52

Psychiatric Pediatrics Emergency Department Best Practices 52

EB Medicine

MAY 3, 2019

Next, schedule a follow up appointment, ideally within a week of discharge, and lastly, document the patient’s preferred follow up resources and steps taken to get them there. This model involves educating clinicians on best practices, identifying screening and assessment tools for engagement, treatment, and disposition.

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Emergency Department Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40